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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

NOT he taken as an accurate record suiii
cicnt 90 blast the character Of an honest
man but, none the less. truthful expla-
nation Of il would he very desirable
That the world edo move" was signaly
illustrated in the English house Of lords
last week Thursday when a bill was pass
ed aboishing primogeniture in cases of in
testacy Thus, unless it is formally speci-
fed by will, property will henceforth he di-
vided equally among heirs as in this coun-
try No longer will the eldest son by the
mere fact Of the death Of his father come
into possession Of the estate 10 the cxclu-
sion of his brothers and sisters OF course
entailel estates will not be affected, and
property can hc transmitted by will at the
tcstators pleasure, but the notable point is
that primogeniture cannot henceforth be
looked upon rs an institution so character
istic and time honorcd that departure from
it would be a questionable proceeding and
in its farreaching consequences this vote
may he regarded a. sounding the death
knel of the principle upon which English
aristocracy is founded 1t is Of no little
significance that even the old fogy Times
advocates the change. because it seems ir-
resistibc saying that "The lords must en-
dure the mending of the conservatives if
they would escape the ending Of the radi-
sols "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
A WORD ABOUT THE FREE DE-
LIVERY.

EdUor PA"air' Comparisons sometime.
aid Us in our decisions ! am informed that
in northampton. with population within
free delivery Of $500, they have three car
riers; while the population Of our whole
town is but 900, aud within the limit Of
the carriers routes probably not over 5000.
We have four carriers, who take two daily
trips requiring two hours for each trip. In
view u the above facts il would not seem
unreasonable for the postmaster b give
the petitioners at Centreville the benefit Of
the free delivery aud establish letter box
there. and 1t does not appear as though the
carriers would be overworked by this eX
tension, while it would bee a service that
would be as much appreciated a. it is need
ed CENTREvILLE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
The swi..erIana Lnnd.lias.

The recent disaster at lug Switzerland,
recalls IN many respects the phenomena Of
south American earthquakes. For several
days crevices had been observed in a new
quay which cost SiO, OO0' At 2:3O o'clock
ON Tuesday afternoon the lake in front of
the stone work began 70 bubble. The quay
then cracked and eight feet of it fell into
the lake. A dozen persons who rushed
from an adjoining cafe were precipitated
into the water and drowned. After a short
interval another slip dragged several houses
into the water. The landing stage follow
ed, and steamer which had just arrived
was hurled hundred feet forward AT 4
O'Clock two boats, which were going 10 the
rescue, were engulfed, only one boatman
rising again 10 the surface At the same
moment boatman's hut, in which were
three children, fell into the water Furni-
ture was now hurliedly removed from the
threatened quarter At : O'Clock the land
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

The Pacific railroad investigating com
mission plunged into bit of ancient histo-
ry at Leavenworth, Kansas last week, in
asking Gen. Stone, railway magnate of
that state, to explain memorandum Of the
disposition Of railway shares and lands of
the Pawnee and Western railroad after
ward Kansas Pacific % certain lobbyists,
newspaper men and tatesmen-comments
aud annotations being set opposite the sew
eral appointments in Gen. Stones hand.
writing. Gen. Stone could not testify that
anybody was hrihed, but admitted that
stock had been distributed for services rem
drred in procuring legislation. Some Of
the persons whose names are on the list as
receiving stock or lands carry high heads
some rest in honored graves some distin-
gu.shed names appear which those acquaint-
el with political history Of late years would
expect 70 find in such a category. Without
supporting evidence, however, this Grimm
ating memorandum, made by rogues, must
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
Now mnmn.hirc Nn,.s.

Heavy thunder, with showers and a vio-
lent gale, blew down trees, fence, and sheds
on the driving park at Keene last Friday
afternoon, and completely demolished hi
sha f Lanes large new harm The total
damage is nearly 1900
Cha,. f. Cooper Of Hinslale, one Of the
state bank commissioners ha, resigned 10
accept the position Of cashier and treasurer
Of the National savings bank at Lebanon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

| Lowell Gore, who was killed in West Nir.
| ginia in 1859, and concerning whom nm
/ item has been circulated 10 the effect that
securities 30 the amount Of $50 900 had
been discovered belonging 10 him. was a
son Of Daniel Gore Of Charlcmont The
relatives will take measures 10 ascertain the
truth Of the story.
The plans have been drawn for new ho
tel at Coleraine City, TO take the place Of
the one burned several years ago. The no
tel is 10 be- built and owned by A. c. Smith
* Son, the town contributing 5000 It
will probably be finished before Jan. !.
Charles Merriam one Of the founders of
the Springfield publishing firm Of q. d G..
Merriam, died Saturday at the age of 81.
Mrs Betscy Fairfield If Iavdenville Gel
ebrated her lO2d birthday Tucsday.
Geo. Mictt -, a we'll to no farmer on
Florida mountain, took Paris green Tue,
day and died Thursday His wife left him
some time ago, and he has abused hi, son
and daughter, driving the hitter from the
house Monday
Bernardston farmers have withdrawn
their patronage from the Mortified cream
cry, and will send their milk to Boston for
the present
Services in recognition of Rev. " New
ton Gazier ss pastor n the First Baptist
church in Greenfield were held Tuesday
evening. Rev. y. b. Jones, ir of East
Boston delivered tho sermon, which was
able and timely; text, ? Kings, H., .; sub
ject, "A higher standard Of Christian char
acter imperatively demanded in the pulpit
and the pew \ large chorus choir fur
nished excellent music. The services were
largely attended and were Of a highly in.
teresting and impressive character through
out
The summer session Of Mr. Moody Bible
school at Mortified, which closed Tuesday
evening, proved the most successful ever
held a. il was doubtless the most religious
convention Of young men ever held. Of
- young men in attendance pledged for
foreign mission work. % nlade their de.
cision after they came OF the 400 or jDD
persons in attendance upon the conference,
ri were students. representing - colleges
and academies and among the prominent
Christian workers who took part were Dr.
Drummond Of Scotland, author Of Natural
Law in the Spiritual World, DR. Broadus
DR.. Trumbull, DR.. Person, Mr. Mooiy and
others
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
ARE WE TO HAVE THE ELECTRIC
LIGHTS

MesSrs, Editors At the last annual vii
lage meeting, understanding that certain
Oh our voters desired to have our streets
lighted with electricity instead Of gas, and
70 give the meeting an opportunity 10 act
thereon, ! introduced the following resolns
ton "Resoired That it is the sense of this
meeting that the electric light for street
illumination is superior 10 gas, and that the
village should adopt the same for lighting
our streets as soon as a reasonable and sat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
Museum for War ReIics.

The discussion on the rebel flags has
brought out the fact that no suitable place
of deposit for such trophies is provided at
Washington, and the proposal has been
made, and widely seconded, that fund be
raised for the construction at Washington
Of IA national museum or memorial building.
in which shall be collected and properly
displayed all the flags and other trophies Of
the various wars which are in the posses
sion of the government. The latest sug-
gestion is that the Grand Army of the Re
public should build this memorial museum,
and 1t is expected that the suggestion will
he brought before the Grand Army ut the
approaching national encampment at St
Louis. Such a building might also be used
for place of deposit for the muster rolls
Of posts of the ORDER and other records
aud trophies which are the property of the
Grand Army and which are likely 10 be lost
or fall into other hands eventually unless
placed where they will be permanently
cared for There are now in existence
some 600 Grand Army posts with a total
membership of 30, 600 men. The average
age of the members is forty-six years, and
1t is estimated that at the end Of the next
fifteen years the number of members from
natural causes will have materially dimin-
ished In time, the Grand Army, as now
composed, will have ceased TO exist. When
this occurs, the q. A. r. records and relics
will, of course, be scattered and lost, un-
less some method of collecting and presery-
ing them is adopted What better method
could be desired than the erection of ma
tional memorial museum at Washington, 10
be in the possession of and under the con
trol of the G.. A. r., while that organiza-
ton exists, and afterward to pass into the
hands of the Sons Of Veterans or the ma
tional government
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
Mr.. Miranda Grnr.

Mrs; D. kstey aud her two sisters, Mrs
Gun OF Greenwleh, N. Y, and Mrs. Cobb
OF sing sing, who were here on visit,
Monday last on account of the serious mi .
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

That the business Of the bar in this state
has materially fallen off in recent years, as
lately remarked by the Rutland Herald, is
matter for congratulation to everybody
but the lawyers. The docket for Rutland
county, which 20 years ago usually contain
ed from 400 to 500 cases will not the com
ing term show half that number. Orange
county court recently adjourned after try
ing only four civil cases by jury. All the
old questions of land titles have been dis
posed Of, railroad litigation has ceased, and
there is not one suit to collect debt where
of old there used to be hundred
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
BAND ooNCBRT,

The fourth concert in the series by the
FIRST Regiment band will be given from the
Brooks House balcony next Wednesday
evening with the following program
I. March-First Regiment Petite.
q 1NsHure-l DE Iamhuur der Garde. TIL
D. luna sui9-lolka dc Concert. Giovanni
Ma ALFRED ID. SWEET
Z. Maltzes-Nenus Reigen Gungl
Seecuoh-A Night IN Granada. kreutleT
NoctuFhe-MonasteTy Bells. Mely
q rlhAie' Reeves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

The annual meeting Of the American Phio-
logical association opened at Burlington ON
Tuesday. To remain in session several days.
President Merriams address was presented
Tuesday evening, and during the session
papers were read by DR.. Cyrus Adler Of
Johns Hopkins university, Prof w. f. Al
len of the university Of Wisconsin, Prof
Greenough of Harvard, Prof March of la
fayette, Prof. Hale Of Cornell, Prof Rich
ardson of Dartmouth, and other noted per
sons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

Reports made to the state controller OF
New Jersey show that in the past year 24t
persons were killed and GSl injured on the
railroads of that state Yet there was ne
great collision or disaster involving large
loss Of life at one time. These figure.
therefore for the most part represent the
result Of ordinary risks or carelessness on
the part Of the train hands or of people
who walk on the tracks When railroad
managers are compelled to adopt safe sys
TEN Of car-coupling, and no railway is al
lowed to cross highway at grade ant
no person is allowed to walk on railway
track, the number of railroad fatalities
will he greatly reduced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

A Philadelphia man, who calls himself a
scientific baker, is believed to have caused
the deaths of thousands of people in that
city. For the last 20 years he has been
selling to bakers a recipe for giving buns a
rich golden color by putting half ali ounce
Of chrome yellow in 80 pounds of dough.
Half an ounce of the paint yielded 240 grains
of the poisonous chromate of lead. The
use of this yellow dirt has killed or made
seriously i'll more than a dozen persons
within the last few weeks and the bakers
have now been forbidden to buy the stuff.
Its proper use is for coloring paint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

1t seems that the freight rates that were
agreed upon 10y the committee of railroad
managers under the interstate commerce
act have not proved satisfactory to the
roads. The commissioners have according
ly announced that the roads must Judge
for themselves in each case, and that, while
every complaint will be decided by the com
mission, no general rule will be laid down,
and the penalty of the law viii not be in
tlicted for mere errors of Judgment. This
gives the roads an opportunity, if they wish,
to settle some doubtful cases in favor of
their customers and thus stop some of the
bitter complaints about exorbitant charges
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

1t really looks as if the tide of popular
feeling in England had turned against the
Tories ON the question of home rule for
Ireland. In the election in the Coventry
district last Saturday the Gladstonians elect
ed their candidate on heavy vote after an
exciting canvass. In December, 1885, be
fore any split had occurred in the Liberal
ranks, the Tories carried this district over
the united Liberals by majority of 200.
In June, 1856, the Tories and Liberal I'm
ionsts, being then in alliance, carried the
district by "A majority of 42j Now the
Gladstonians, against the same alliance,
capture the district by majority of 49,
This splendid victory following on the heel,
of three similars ones in other district,
must carry an ominous meaning to the To
ry leaders These elections are in fact the
reply Of the people to the extreme coercion
policy of the government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

ON the eth day Of September next, in
the city of Philadelphia, win be observed
the one hundrcdth anniversary Of the adop-
tion Of the federal constitution last
and most important Of the centennial cele-
hrations commemorative Of the foundation
Of our national government
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

I'm important astronomical event, for
which scientists in Europe and America are
now making preparations, is the eclipse of
the sun which is predicted to occur ON the
18th Of August. The most favorable points
Of observation will be in Russia and Japan
An Observing party under the charge of
Prof Young of Princeton observatory will
visit the former country, and one under
Prof Todd Of Amherst college will visit
the latter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

President ClevelAnd's letter declining an
invitation TO attend the national encamp-
ment of the Grand Army to be held at St
Louis in September, because of the fear that
his presence would cause an "interruption
of cordiality," or, in plain English, occa-
sion insult and violent demonstration on
the part Of some of the old soldiers, has nat
urally occasioned considerable comment
pro and con. The real insult to the Grand
Army embodied in this declnation we pass
over in silence 1t is not unnatural, per
haps, that Mr.. Cleveland should feel a sort
of heSitancy in joining a gathering of men
whose patriotic records are so different
from his own, hut why he should have miss
ed 80 good an opportunity to smooth over
his past mistakes and show the old soldiers
of the Union how much, after all, he really
thinks of them, and how much he admros
their deeds and all that, passes our com
prehension. Does he deem himself so strong
"a candidate for reelection that he has no
need to cater to the soldier element Of the
north, or-we hesitate 10 name it was
the declination wrung from him by the
fears Of a young wife for the safety of her
darling husband
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

The most promising temperance move
ment of recent date has lately been inau-
gurated in New York by the formation of
anti-treat societies. The thirst for alcoholic
stimulant is an acquired, not a natural, ap-
petite If there were no hereditary thirst
transmitted from ancestral topers, and no
vicious social code that makes drinking a
part of the convivial amenities of life, most
men would no more think of drinking wills
key or rum than they would of drinking
kerosene or cod-liver oil Take away the
social element from our drinking customs,
and the younger generation-at least, that
part of it which is not poisoned by heredi-
tary taint-will not contract the drinking
habit This new movement is thoroughly
practical, and when properly presented it
will receive the approval of both tempe
rance and drinking men, 1t is to be hoped
that the movement viii spread to all parts
Of the country.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23

According to the statistical re-
port of the Sunday-schools in the
United States rendered at the late
International Convention held in
Chicago, there has been an in
crease in the scholar membership
of all the Sunday-schools in the
u. S. since 1884 of 365, 645. 1t
is interesting to know by what
agencies this increase has been Sc
cured for it shows that a great
missionary work has been done to
bring an army of 36;, 900 into
active membership with our Sun
day-schools. No more important
work can be conceived of, for it
has to do with the destiny of our
entire country.
The three last Annual reports Of
the American Sunday-School
Union, the old undenominational
Society. that cares for the chill
dren," who are provided for by no
one else, show that since 1884, it
has brought IS5, 1894 children into
4,o47 new Sunday-schools, num-
Der equal to 5000 more than one
half of all the increase reported as
having been secured by this and
all other agencies during these
three years. But this American
Sunday-School Union did more
than this-it aided 4,S25 other
schools, which have 46,774 teach
ers and 5I5,7I4 scholars-so that
in these three years it reached
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23
Religious.

Rev. G. +. Bagby will be at
home and will occupy his pulpit,
at the Baptist Church, tomorrow at
IN o'clock, a. m. AS to night
service due announcement will be
made at that time.
The meeting at Mt. Pleasant
Church, this county, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. F. w. Nor.
gan, assisted by Rev. G. F.
Bagby, has resulted in seven addi-
tons by experience and baptism
up to this writing.
Rev. DR.. J. McCluskey Blayney
wilFoccupy his pulpit at the First
Presbyterian Church, tomorrow
morning, at IL o'clock. There
will be no evening service.
Rev. DR.. G. c. Kelly will
preach at the Methodist Church
tomorrow at II o'clock, a. m.
No service at night.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23

Messrs. Glover & Durrett, pro-
prietors of the Louisville Tobacco
Warehouse, have taken the trouble
to ascertain, by circulars sent out,
the extent of the growing tobacco
crop as compared with the crop of
last year, and from ID, 267 replies
received, it is learned that the
acreage this year, in the tobacco
growing districts of Kentucky,
Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, ILL.,
nois and the hurley district Of
Ohio, is but 3S,oI3 against 1917
46I last year. Ninety-three re-
plies from this county place the
acreage this year at 4IS against
1857 last year. The planter who
succeeds in raising a good crop
this year will rake in the ducats
next spring.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23
A Card.

To the pote,S Of F,ankln county:
AS / am engaged in the prac-
tice Of medicine, l have not made
canvass of the county, and now
adopt this mode Of informing my
friends that | will have some one
at each voting place to supply
them with tickets on election day.
have no money or whisky to
give any voter, but, if the majority
of the voters of the county wish
me to represent them in the next
General Assembly. will do it to
the best Of my ability. Respect
fully, S. F. SMITH.
FRANKFORT, Ky.
July 23-2t.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23

o,872 communities and Sunday
schools, and 700. 74S children, and
youth, and then reaided and re-
visited these schools o,245 times,
besides making o2,s84 visits to
families. supplying 45,oIo desti-
tute persons with the scriptures
and holding 27.247 religious meet
ings. That there is great need
for more of just such work in our
country, is evident from the fact
that according to the International
Secretary's report there are but
S.o34.47S scholars in all the Sun
day-schools in the United States,
that report to this convention,
which the chairman Of the Execu-
tive Committee said was five per
cent. too small. If five per cent.
were added, we have 8,436, IOI
scholars in all our Sunday-schools.
But the statement was made that
20 per cent. should be deducted
for those over FL and under six
years OF age and those who attend
more than one school and are
counted twice; which deducted
would leave 6,74S,o6I children
and youth of school age in all our
Sunday-schools, while there are at
least Q, 900, 900 more children Of
that age in our country, and very
likely most Of them attend no
Sunday-school.
Truly the American Sunday
school Union is doing a great
work, for present and future
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23
Frankfort Consistory. No. s.,

Frankfort Consistory. No. IS,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Masons (Cerneau), was in
stituted in this city, on Monday
evening, by Sovereign Grand Com.
mander I. S. Gorgas, go, M. D.,
Of Baltimore, Nd, assisted by M.
w. Bayless, SO, Deputy 1nspec-
tor General, of Washington, D.
c.; John S. Hopkins, go. Of Bal.
timore, Md, and Chas. F. Hill,
80, Of Louisville.
The following officers were
elected:
Jas. M. Safell, go, Command.
er in Chief.
J. R. Stafford, 80, First Lieu
tenant Commander.
Frank V. Gray, go, Second
Lieutenant Commander.
VIM. Cromwell, go Grand Ora
tor.
V. A. Kaltenbrun, go, Grand
Treasurer.
w. S. Dehoney, go, Grand
Secretary.
The membership numbers SO
Sublime Princes of the Royal
Secrets, go.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23

We have been informed that a
petition is being circulated in this
city asking Tin accordance with the
expressed wish Of the people inter.
ested) that the precincts of Bald
Knob, Benson and Flat Creek be
allowed to secede from this county
and formed into another county.
1t is also affirmed that the balance
of the county could we'll afford to
aid the movement by appropriating
$40, 900 for one year, and thus
stop the annual drain upon the
county treasury in the shape OF
$4,000 appropriations.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-23

The Nashville Jubilee Singers
gave one Of their splendid concerts
at the Opera House, on Friday
night. We regret to say that
there was but a very meager
crowd present to enjoy the music.
1t is a shame that such good ex-
hibition, and for so good cause,
should not have been better patron.
lied. Those who were there eX-
press themselves in terms Of gen
erous admiration. The small at
tendance was, in great measure,
due to the fact that the weather
was so intensely hot and that the
postponed meeting Of the Frank
fort Literary Society was held at
the Courthouse on the same even
ing.